Entanglement as the fabric of space-time?

PF.In summary, the concept of a photon experiencing time or space is meaningless. When a photon is bound between electron orbital levels, it is "stuck" there and does not experience time. Entanglement is believed to play a role in the fabric of space-time, but this concept requires further discussion and valid citations. The Big Bang Theory is silent on what existed before the Big Bang, and the effect of curved space-time on entanglement is not well understood. Further reading on this topic can be found on http://www.hawking.org.uk/the-beginning-of-time.html.
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1. A photon does not experience time, does a photon experience space? (between interactions?)

2. When photon is bound between electron orbital levels it is "stuck" there and hence experiences time?
When an electron jumps to a lower orbital it will emit a photon, this photon would then move at the speed of light and hence not experience time?

3. What does it mean to say that entanglement forms the fabric of space-time?

4. Before big-bang space-time is not believed to have existed, what existed then? Did something get converted from some other dimension to space-time dimension?

5 What is the effect of curved space-time on entanglement?
 
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sanpkl said:
1. A photon does not experience time, does a photon experience space? (between interactions?)
The concept of a photon "experiencing" anything is meaningless.

2. When photon is bound between electron orbital levels it is "stuck" there and hence experiences time?
When an electron jumps to a lower orbital it will emit a photon, this photon would then move at the speed of light and hence not experience time?
see above

3. What does it mean to say that entanglement forms the fabric of space-time?
Probably means you've been reading pop-sci instead of science. This forum requires citations. Give a valid citation to that concept for further discussion.

4. Before big-bang space-time is not believed to have existed, what existed then? Did something get converted from some other dimension to space-time dimension?
The Big Bang Theory is totally silent on what there was prior to one Plank Time. There are various other theories (bounce type mainly) that push the issue back but it's still always turtles all the way down.

5 What is the effect of curved space-time on entanglement?
I'm not aware that there is any.
 
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PHinds has pretty much said it all. The only thing I have to add is that OP might want to take a look at http://www.hawking.org.uk/the-beginning-of-time.html

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1. What is entanglement as the fabric of space-time?

Entanglement as the fabric of space-time is a concept in physics that suggests that all particles and objects in the universe are connected and influenced by each other through a web of quantum entanglement. This means that the properties of one particle can affect the properties of another particle, even if they are physically separated in space and time.

2. How does entanglement affect our understanding of space and time?

Entanglement challenges our traditional understanding of space and time as separate and independent entities. It suggests that they are intertwined and that the fabric of space-time is a dynamic and interconnected network.

3. Is entanglement a proven phenomenon?

While there is strong evidence for entanglement and it is supported by various experiments, it is still a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community. Some scientists believe that entanglement is a fundamental aspect of the universe, while others propose alternative explanations for observed phenomena.

4. How does entanglement relate to the concept of quantum mechanics?

Entanglement is a key aspect of quantum mechanics, which is the branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at a microscopic scale. It is believed that entanglement is a fundamental property of quantum systems and plays a crucial role in quantum computing and communication.

5. Are there any practical applications of entanglement as the fabric of space-time?

While the full potential of entanglement as the fabric of space-time is still being explored, it has already shown promising applications in fields such as quantum computing, cryptography, and teleportation. It also has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the universe and lead to new technologies in the future.

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